Definition
防锈 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to prevent rust' or 'to rust-proof'. It can split like other verb-object words: 防了锈 ('prevented rust'), 防一次锈 ('rust-proof once'). It also commonly appears as a modifier in compound nouns like 防锈漆 (rust-proof paint) and 防锈油 (anti-rust oil).
v.o.
to rust-proofto prevent rustanti-rust
Examples
- 防锈。Zhè zhǒng qī kěyǐ fáng xiù.This type of paint can prevent rust.
- ，。Zhège língjiàn yǐjīng fáng le xiù, búyòng zài chǔlǐ le.This part has already been rust-proofed, no need to treat it again.
- 防锈。Tā gěi jīnshǔ biǎomiàn tú le yì céng fáng xiù yóu.He applied a layer of anti-rust oil to the metal surface.
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